Torquay United V Rotherham United: Atkinson aims to make big impression

LEAGUE TWO: WINGER Will Atkinson is keeping an open mind on his future after leaving Hull City for a spell on loan at Rotherham United.

By The Newsroom

Published 17th Dec 2010, 23:29 BST

Updated 17th Dec 2010, 23:30 BST

Atkinson makes his second appearance for the Millers in today's trip to Torquay United and is not due back at Hull until January 4.

Born in Driffield, the 22-year-old has been at Hull since the age of eight but made the last of his six first-team appearances three months ago and will be out of contract next summer.

"I've been at Hull for a long time but, if it doesn't happen there for me, hopefully it can happen at somewhere like Rotherham," he said.

"I would like to think I can play higher but sometimes you have to come down to work your way back up. This is a chance for me to showcase my talents and, hopefully, it can benefit Rotherham and me."

The Millers – who are fourth, six points clear of Torquay in seventh – have signed former Queens Park Rangers winger Chris Arthur on a two-month deal. He will not be involved in today's game.